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MENTAL MODEL · M1427

Pacing Problem

Pacing Problem
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

Refers to the exponential growth of technological innovation versus the linear evolution of law, regulation, and social ethics. The widening gap leads to old laws failing to govern new things (e.g., AI copyright, gene editing).

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

psychology

Reduce cognitive load

Predicting social conflicts. When starting a business or investing in new technology, you must be aware that you are in a 'regulatory vacuum zone.' This is both a dividend period and a high-risk period (may be cut off by new regulations at any time).

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Anchor fast decisions

The pacing problem studies how to allocate effort across stages within limited total energy or time to optimize overall output; going too hard early can lead to burnout, while being too conservative can lead to underperformance.

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